The healthcare staffing industry trends of 2022 are showing increasing market growth, and high demand for staffing services of healthcare workers that does not seem to be going away any time soon. In fact, the healthcare staffing market size in the U.S. hit 24.1 billion in 2021, and is estimated […]
Barton Blog / Healthcare News and Trends
Category: Job Search Tips
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The Highest Paying NP Specialties of 2022
As we wrap up 2022 and look toward the year ahead of us with excitement, we can’t help but glance back on all of the good that came out of Nurse Practitioners‘ work throughout the United States in the previous years. Working in a variety of healthcare settings, from emergency […]
Karina Kagramanov | 26 January, 2023
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Barton 2022 Locum NP Survey: Benefits of Locum Tenens Work
Did you know that having more flexibility is reported as one of the top benefits of locum tenens work that motivated talented nurse practitioners to get into locum tenens work? As a leading locum agency, Barton has discussed the benefits and advantages of going locum time and time again. With […]
Karina Kagramanov | 19 January, 2023
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2022 Market Snapshot: Surgeon & Physician Jobs
The 2022 market for surgeon and physician jobs was hot, and it’s only expected to get hotter from there! With such an abundant job market found online, the days of in-person job applications, and sometimes even interview processes are a thing of the past. With more and more employers turning […]
Karina Kagramanov | 29 December, 2022
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How to Explain a Gap on Your Nurse Practitioner Resume
How to Explain a Gap on Your Nurse Practitioner Resume So you’ve taken a few years off of work and now you have a gap in your nurse practitioner resume. Because the unemployment rate during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic hit over 14%, you can rest assured that many […]
Barton Team | 3 November, 2022
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Possible Cons of Locum Hospitalist Jobs
In our last article, we broke down just some of the many advantages of working in locum hospitalist positions as opposed to traditional employment. Locum providers reap the benefits of not only extending their professional and life experiences as they travel on a flexible schedule, but they do so while simultaneously […]
Karina Kagramanov | 28 July, 2022
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The Pros of Taking a Locum Hospitalist Job
Most physicians are knowledgeable about what locum tenens is, and have likely heard about the benefits in passing from other healthcare professionals. Perhaps a peer or colleague has told you about how they were paid to travel as they gained experience in an array of different work environments; or maybe you received […]
Karina Kagramanov | 14 July, 2022
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Locum Tenens Interview Checklist
No matter how much experience you may have interviewing, if you’re brand new to the world of locum tenens, going on your first-ever interview for a locum job can be nerve-wracking. While there are definitely similarities between an interview for a permanent position or a locum position at any healthcare […]
Karina Kagramanov | 7 July, 2022
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Do I Need an Agency to Do Locum Work?
Do you need an agency to do locum tenens work? That’s like asking if you need a mechanic to change the oil in your car. Of course, you aren’t required to use the services of a professional, but it might be in your best interest to do so. Let me […]
Dr. Val | 14 March, 2022
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Locum Tenens as a Transition into Retirement
Locum Tenens as a Transition into Retirement More and more physicians are turning to locum tenens, for a variety of different reasons. While it is a great option for physicians at any stage of their career, it can be especially attractive for late-career physicians. Some physicians nearing retirement may not […]
Tayla Holman | 18 November, 2021
